The victim was driving a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser eastbound on Gulf Bank when the vehicle went off the roadway and struck a light pole. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in serious condition.

Evidence at the scene indicated the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.

JFC/JKS 1-29-14
Inc #011908614-U

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